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Patient Service Representative

VERONICA VILLEGAS ROCHA

Sutter Health
WATSONVILLE,USA
20
years of professional experience

Healthcare Support Professional experienced in managing patient interactions and administrative tasks. Achieved success through strong collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and consistent results. Focused on delivering quality service and ensuring patient satisfaction while contributing effectively to team goals.

Work History

Patient Service Representative

5 Years 8 Months
Sutter Health | 12.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw patient greetings and check-ins for multiple departments, creating a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Greeted patients during check-in and check-out across various departments to create a supportive atmosphere. Confirmed and rescheduled patient appointments as needed. Verified patient insurance information for accurate processing. Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including faxes and mail, to facilitate smooth administrative operations. Assisted with diverse administrative tasks to support team efficiency.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Utilized electronic health records system to maintain accurate patient information and documentation.

Sending urgent messages to doctors and care team (exp - refill medications, health concerns, questions)

  • Maintaining cleanliness of lobby and work space
  • Organizing patient paperwork/ records
  • Taking card payments

Patient Service Representative

2 Years 1 Month
Dominican Hospital | 03.2015 - 04.2017
  • Performed various duties in support of doctors and radiology technicians in a busy hospital, including administrative tasks.
  • Assisted doctors and radiology technicians with front and back department duties to ensure smooth operations in a busy hospital. Performed administrative duties, including patient check-in/out, to facilitate efficient patient flow. Handled multiple phone lines, taking messages and managing fax and mail communications. Scheduling patients for Radiology testing, verifying insurance and obtaining pre-approval authorization for procedure or special test. Verify orders and complete check in process. Prepare records.
  • Facilitated patient scheduling and appointment management, optimizing workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring data integrity.

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

3 Years 11 Months
Santa Cruz Pulmonary Group | 04.2012 - 03.2016
  • Assisted 5 doctors in busy office with clerical skills for patient check-in and check-out. Scheduled procedures and obtained prior authorization for hospital procedures and office visits. Managed patient referrals to specialists and coordinated follow-up appointments. Called in prescriptions to pharmacy and mailed orders to companies, acquiring authorizations. Prepared charts for next day and scheduled hospital procedures. Rooming patients taking vitals, performing Spiro pre and post, nebulizer treatments and injections. Maintained consistent office flow to enhance patient experience.
  • Managed patient scheduling and appointments using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Assisted in patient intake processes, ensuring accurate documentation and data entry.
  • Maintained organized medical records, facilitating quick access for healthcare providers.
  • Assisted in patient intake and registration processes, ensuring accurate data entry and documentation.

Medical Assistant

4 Years
Office of Cardiology | 03.2008 - 03.2012
  • Managed operations in busy cardiology office serving 55 patients daily. Work closely with doctors to check in and check out patients, schedule surgery and refer to specialist. Perform Coumadin check, Bio-z certified and Holter monitor. Administrative duties include pulling and filing charts and getting prior authorizations. Handled multi-line phone system, efficiently answering calls and taking messages.
  • Assisted in patient assessments and vital sign monitoring to ensure accurate health records.
  • Coordinated appointment scheduling and patient follow-ups to enhance office workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented electronic health record (EHR) updates, improving data accuracy and accessibility for clinical staff.
  • Assisted physicians in patient examinations and procedures, enhancing clinical workflow efficiency.

Receptionist & Medical Assistant

1 Year
Dr. Paul Ware - Physical Medicine | 02.2007 - 02.2008
  • Answered multi-line telephone and scheduled physician appointments, ensuring efficient patient flow. Processed new patient intake forms and verified insurance eligibility and authorizations, facilitating seamless patient onboarding. Maintained patient charts, ensuring accurate and up-to-date medical records.
  • Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and appointment scheduling.

● Organizing patient paperwork/ records

Education

Medical Assistant Diploma

Maric College | Clovis

High School Diploma

Watsonville | Watsonville, CA

Skills

Multi Line phone system
voicemail
conference calls
Zoom meetings
Copy/FAX/Scan machine
Program and implement emergency call systems (safety alert button)
check for functionality and troubleshoot when needed
Microsoft Office
(Word
Excel Powerpoint
Outlook
Dropbox)
Google Documents
Google Calendar
Gmail
Adobe Acrobat PDF
Team worker approach; sociable
Reliable/ work well under pressure
Problem Solver; often find alternative solutions to minor issues
Can work in a high stress environment
Upbeat and positive attitude
Organized approach
keeps area tidy and clean
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Fast learner and able to implement newly learned skills
Multitasker
Speak English and Spanish

Timeline

Patient Service Representative

Sutter Health
12.2020 - CurrentRead More

Patient Service Representative

Dominican Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017Read More

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

Santa Cruz Pulmonary Group
04.2012 - 03.2016Read More

Medical Assistant

Office of Cardiology
03.2008 - 03.2012Read More

Receptionist & Medical Assistant

Dr. Paul Ware - Physical Medicine
02.2007 - 02.2008Read More

Maric College

Medical Assistant Diploma
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Watsonville

High School Diploma
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VERONICA VILLEGAS ROCHAPatient Service Representative